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Technology Lessons

Each student will have an opportunity to participate in each module. Students will be assigned to a

module and willwork in it for 3 weeks and then will switch to the next module on the list. Some of the

modules are on the computer (computer technology) and some are not (industrial technology).

Chart Maker

Fun Page Activities

Calendar Templates

Digital Photography 101

Electricity and Circuits

Module 1

5-8

Human Interest Story

Write a human interest story. Narrative with a beginning, middle and an end. Questions must be written out and approved after you locate a person with a story to tell. No classmates or siblings please.

  
Audio Communications Students write a script for a 10 minute radio program. On this script they must include two news stories, one weather report, one sports report and one commercial. Students then record this script on the computer using Audacity Audio Recorder

Module 2

1-4

Photography

Go to the the Digital Photography 101 web site and do the lessons from the web site. Then download the Picture Editing folder from the inbox and practice editing the pictures in iPhoto. Remember what makes a good picture.

Computer 4 - Take pictures of all of the school functions for the school newsapaper.

  
Photography Plus

Take a series of 5-10 picture that tell a story and put the pictures in Powerpoint. Do your pictures tell a story without using words?

Take pictures using the props at the display table. Arrange the pictures and take the best shot you can. Then download the pictures and edit them. Remember the rule of thirds and point of view when taking the pictures. Add a mat to your picture and practice using the print settings.

Module 3

13-16

Newspaper Layout/Design
Create a one page newspaper layout in Microsoft Powerpoint. Page should include 2 pictures, 3 articles, 2 clip art, and use the Drawing toolbar to decorate your page.
  

Module 4

9-12

Electricity and Circuits

Students are introduced to the basic concept of an electrical circuit. Simple ciricuts are constructed, and the concept of the flow of electricity is introduced. Students investigate different materials to determine if they are conductors or insulators. Lesson plans and directions are in the binder.

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iMovie Create a movie in iMovie. The project will include pictures/video, transitions, and special effects. A project will be given to you from a field trip, music concert, or play.  

Module 5

22-24

Newspaper Reporters

Students will write articles for the school newspape, interview teachers and students, and other newspaper duties. Please follow the directions to format the page correctly.

  

Module 6

17-21

Woodworking

Students will work on a variety of simple wood working projects using craft sticks, clamps, paint, decorations, and a saw. The projects will change from month to month.

  
Garageband Create a 45 second song in Garageband. Students will be given one of the following themes, Spooky, Country, or Dramatic.